A television news press reporter was recorded in a remarkable video Thursday bring a nurse on his back through raving Florida floodwaters from her stranded cars and truck.
Tony Atkins, who works for Orlando NBC affiliate WESH 2, was covering Hurricane Ian when he identified the lady, who was on her method to work, caught inside her automobile at a crossway and calling out for assistance as swirling waters neared her windows.
He handled to open the cars and truck door and bring the scared lady to security– all while holding her bag above the water to keep it dry.
Tom Durian of TMJ4 News in Milwaukee, where Atkins utilized to work, hailed the press reporter’s “brave efforts” on Twitter. Durian likewise consisted of a clip that reveals Atkins’ old newsroom praising as it enjoys video footage of the rescue.
After the occurrence, Atkins informed WESH 2 that no rescue employees were on scene to conserve the lady. He stated he searched for risks like crocodiles and downed power lines prior to wading into the waist-high waters to bring her to security.
“I simply utilized care, and I simply chose to gradually make my escape there and simply assist her out,” he stated.
On Twitter, Atkins shared a grateful text from the lady’s child, who let him understand that she had actually securely reached work. “We are so grateful for you,” the child composed. “A real hero.”
In what might be the most dangerous cyclone in Florida history, Ian struck the state Wednesday, leaving some 2.6 million individuals without power and damaging houses, organizations, bridges, cars and trucks and boats. The storm is most likely to lead to “considerable death,” President Joe Biden stated Thursday.
